Local Parameters (Local Params) in Alma Analytics (Bibliographic Details Area)

Up to 10 bibliographic fields can be reported in Alma Analytics under Bibliographic Details as 'Local Param' fields from 1 to 10.

Additionally, up to 10 Holding fields can be added to the Holding Details dimension of the Physical Items subject area as Holding Local Parameters (1-10)

To add new local params to either bibliographic details or holding details, request CATACOM approval by contacting a current CATACOM chair.

 Submit a ticket to Core Services ([email protected]) after CATACOM approves.

Local Params currently mapped under Bibliographic Details in Alma Analytics:

Local Param  MARC Field Meaning 
Local param 01
940
Collection code/Source of records, etc. List of 940s
Local param 02
945
Library, cataloger’s initials, date the record is added. Format: 945  ǂa EMU ǂb ss ǂ2 20211203
Local param 03
980
Acquisitions information including invoice number, invoice date, etc. 
Local param 04
981
Fund code
Local param 05
300 Physical description
Local param 06
910 This filed is used by Backstage to identify records that underwent current authority processing. It was indexed to aid identifying records to be sent to Backstage 
Local param 07
590 Local notes
Local param 08
966 Local holdings information for periodicals